Month guide · Sharm El Sheikh · Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh in September
What September is really like in Sharm El Sheikh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Eslam maalky.22, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 35°C (95°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still very hot, with the warmest water of the year and excellent visibility for diving.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 35°C (95°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh: days average 35°C (95°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with August (37°C (99°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:28
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:48
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea, excellent diving visibility and easing heat, making October and November the best all-rounders.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Sharm El Sheikh, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Central Sharm
Sharm El Sheikh Museum
Good for a hot afternoon or a windy day when boats are not running.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Nature · Ras Mohammed
Ras Mohammed National Park
Egypt's first national park covers the southern tip of Sinai and the surrounding sea.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Experience · Sharm El Maya and Old Market
SS Thistlegorm wreck
Choose a trip that leaves very early to dive the wreck before other boats arrive.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- History
- Active
- Iconic
Nature · Ras Nasrani
Strait of Tiran reefs
Four reefs in the middle of the strait — Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas and Gordon — rise from deep water between Sinai and Tiran Island, with coral gardens, strong currents and two wrecks resting on the reef tops.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Sharm El Sheikh.
What to pack
For highs near 35°C, lows near 26°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Sharm El Sheikh in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
It is a shoulder-season month. Still very hot, with the warmest water of the year and excellent visibility for diving.
+How warm is Sharm El Sheikh in September?
Average highs are around 35°C (95°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sharm El Sheikh in September?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.